Resources Flashcards
(19 cards)
What is the primary need for pharmacists regarding information?
Reliable and current information
Pharmacists require information to assist in drug therapy and patient care.
What are the three key criteria for drug information?
- Current
- Critically examined
- Relevant
Define primary literature.
Original research written in the author(s) own words, including articles, case reports, and theses
It serves as the base for secondary and tertiary literature.
What are the steps for publishing a research article in a scientific journal?
- Conduct the study
- Write the manuscript
- Submit to the journal
- Peer review
- Editor receives comments
- Publish accepted manuscripts
What must the first page of a published manuscript contain?
- Journal volume, year, and pages
- Publisher logo
- Journal name
- Journal logo
- Manuscript title
- Authors’ names and affiliation
List the standard manuscript format sections.
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Experimental section
- Results and discussion
- Conclusion
- References
True or False: Publication in a respected journal guarantees the accuracy of an article.
False
Credibility is enhanced but not guaranteed.
Define secondary literature.
Information modified from primary sources, often for a specific audience
Includes review articles and bibliographic databases.
Give examples of secondary sources.
- International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (IPA)
- Drugs in Use
- Drugdex
What are the limitations of secondary sources?
May misinterpret studies and have a lag time in publication
Pharmacists should evaluate original articles.
Define tertiary sources.
Composite information derived from primary and secondary sources
Includes guides and general reference textbooks.
List examples of tertiary sources.
- Martindale
- The Extra Pharmacopoeia
- Merck Index
What are the limitations of tertiary sources?
May be outdated and lack thorough literature searches
Authors may misinterpret previous literature.
What are pharmacopoeias?
Official publications authorized by governments or international agencies
They contain drug monographs and specifications.
List examples of pharmacopoeias.
- United States Pharmacopoeia/National Formulary (USP/NF)
- British Pharmacopoeia (BP)
- Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia
What information do pharmacopoeias provide?
- Physical & chemical properties
- Active & inactive ingredients
- Therapeutic uses & side effects
- Drug interactions
- Directions of use
What are drug formularies?
Lists of drugs approved for use by government or hospitals
Example: The Orange Book by the FDA.
What do drug compendia include?
- Dose
- Contraindications
- Adverse reactions
- Pharmacokinetic parameters
List examples of drug compendia.
- Physician Desk Reference (PDR)
- Handbook of Non Prescription Products
- Handbook of Injectable Drugs
